Forestry Auditor (PEFC & FSC) #CER

Key Responsabilities:

• Plan, prepare, and conduct PEFC and FSC forest management and/or chain-of-custody audits (on-site and remote) in accordance with accreditation and internal procedures.​

• Review client documentation (management plans, procedures, purchasing and sales records, volume summaries, due diligence systems) to assess compliance with relevant PEFC/FSC standards and guidance.​

• Perform field verification at forest sites, manufacturing plants, warehouses, and other facilities to evaluate implementation of sustainable forest management and traceability controls.​

• Identify nonconformities, opportunities for improvement, and good practices, and prepare clear audit findings, evidence, and objective justifications.​

• Draft high-quality audit reports and related certification documentation within required timelines and formats.​

• Act as Lead Auditor or team member, coordinating audit activities, communication, and roles within the audit team where applicable.​

• Communicate with clients before, during, and after audits regarding scope, schedule, logistics, audit process, and follow-up actions.​

• Monitor implementation and closure of corrective actions raised during audits, including review of objective evidence.​

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of PEFC and FSC standards, related procedures, and sectoral developments in sustainable forestry and forest products.​

• Ensure all activities comply with internal quality, impartiality, and health & safety requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement of the certification system.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Forest Products, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Wood Technology, or related field.​

• A diploma/secondary education with significant relevant experience in forest products or wood/paper industry may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Typically 2–5 years of professional experience in forestry, forest management, wood products, paper/packaging, printing, or related supply chains.​

• Experience in sustainable forest management, due diligence systems, or chain-of-custody implementation (FSC, PEFC, or similar schemes) is strongly preferred.​

• Prior experience as an auditor (internal, second-party, or third-party) in forestry, environmental, or management system audits is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Good understanding of FSC and PEFC principles, criteria, and chain-of-custody/forest management requirements, or strong motivation to be trained and qualified.​

• Strong analytical skills to interpret standards, assess risks, and evaluate complex supply chain and forest management systems.​

• Good report-writing skills and attention to detail for documenting objective evidence, findings, and conclusions.​

• Effective communication and interviewing skills with workers, managers, communities, and other stakeholders, in Bahasa Indonesia and at least functional English.​

• High level of integrity, objectivity, and ability to balance customer service with independent, evidence-based decisions.​

• Ability to work independently, manage schedules and deadlines, and handle frequent travel to remote forest and industrial sites.​

• Proficiency in standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to use digital tools for planning, data collection, and reporting